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Birmingham Shops Win 2025 Local Retail Champions

Two Birmingham stores, Candy and Liquor and Morrisons Daily, have been celebrated at the 2025 Local Retail Champions awards for their outstanding community work. Discover their inspiring stories.

Talentheads Founder Sam Spoors on Business & Recruitment

Sam Spoors, founder of Morpeth-based Talentheads, shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a 10-strong team. Discover her insights on sector evolution, work-life balance, and why the North East business community is second to none.

Wales Development Bank: £1bn Fails High-Growth Firms

As the Development Bank of Wales marks £1bn in investments, analysis reveals its strategy is failing to support the high-growth companies vital for Wales's future economy. A major rethink is urgently needed.

Side Hustles Add £5,400 to UK Incomes Annually

A new Royal Mail poll reveals UK side hustles generate an average of £5,400 yearly. Discover how selling online is boosting household budgets and find support for your venture.

North West firms react to Rachel Reeves' Budget

North West business leaders give mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, with many warning of a lack of growth strategy and concerns over regional investment. Read the full analysis.

Welsh business gives mixed verdict on Budget

Welsh business leaders react to the Chancellor's Budget, welcoming investments in AI and nuclear energy but warning that tax rises risk stifling growth. Discover the full analysis.

Pension salary sacrifice cap threatens small businesses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £2,000 salary sacrifice cap in the Autumn Budget could force thousands of employers to scrap pension schemes and halt hiring. Experts warn of a £4.7bn raid on retirement savings.

Family Balloon Business Wins West Brom Competition

CC Balloons Wedding and Occasions, a family-run business from Rubery, has been crowned West Bromwich Albion's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business software.

Over 1 Million Firms Ditch Black Friday

Discover why 1.2 million UK small businesses are rejecting Black Friday sales this year. Explore the shift towards sustainable promotions and long-term customer value.

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